Gun politics in South Africa

In South Africa, the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 regulates the ownership of firearms by civilians. Ownership of a firearm is conditional on a competency test and several other factors, including background checking of the applicant, inspection of an owner's premises, and licensing of the weapon by the police introduced in July 2004. The process is currently undergoing review, as the police are at present, not able to adequately or within reasonable time, process either competency certification, new licences or renewal of existing licences. Minimum waiting period used to exceed 2 years from date of application. The Central Firearms Registry implemented a turnaround strategy that has significantly improved the processing period of new licences. The maximum time allowed to process a licence application is now 90 days.

In South Africa, citizens or permanent residents who wish to own firearms are required to obtain a licence.

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The Registrar may issue a licence under this section to any natural person who—

This licence under chapter 6 section 14, allows the holder to possess any:

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This licence under chapter 6 section 15, allows the holder to possess any:

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This licence under chapter 6 section 16, allows the holder to possess any:

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This permit allows the holder to possess any:

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Prohibited firearms are:

Semi-automatic firearms are not prohibited under law. However, semi-automatic long guns are only permitted with a business licence, restricted firearms licence for self-defence, and dedicated hunting and shooting licences. There is no official magazine capacity restriction for semi-automatic rifles.

Handguns of all firing actions (except fully automatic) are legal under all licences. There is no magazine capacity restriction for handguns.

Carrying legally owned firearms in South Africa is legal under all licence types and requires no additional permit. No person may carry a firearm in a public place unless the firearm is carried:

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In South Africa, private guns are prohibited, by law, in government buildings according to the Firearm Control Act of 2000. According to the FCA, section 140, firearm-free zones can be applied for and must be granted FFZ status by the minister. To date, there have been no firearm-free zone declared by the minister, except for all government buildings.

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